Vegetables / Leafy Greens
Malabar nightshade lvs, boiled
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 21kcal / 2530kcal (0.83%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0.6 g/ 71g (0.85%) | ||||
Total Fat | 0.2 g/ 42g (0.48%) low | ||||
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Total Carbs | 4.3 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B3 | 0.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%) |
Vit C | 47 mg/ 70mg (67%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 58 mg/ 750mg (7%) |
Phosphorus | 5 mg/ 700mg (0.71%) |
Iron | 2.7 mg/ 12mg (22%) source |
Sodium | 17 mg/ 1500mg (1%) very low |
What is this food?
Boiled Malabar nightshade leaves (a leafy vegetable).
Why it matters to health
This is a low-calorie veggie that adds fiber (about 1.6 g per 100 g) to help you feel full and support regular digestion. It also provides carbohydrates in a small amount and some sugar naturally found in plants. With very low fat and cholesterol, it’s a good choice to add volume to your meals. Sodium is also low (about 17 mg per 100 g), which is helpful for everyday eating.
Healthier tips
- Pair it with a balanced plate: add 1 palm-sized serving of protein (fish, chicken, tofu, or eggs) and 1/2–1 cup cooked rice or root crops if you need energy.
- Use it as your vegetable side for lunch and dinner, and keep snacks for fruit, yogurt, or nuts instead of extra rice.
- Boil or sauté with minimal oil; if you add bagoong or patis, use a smaller amount and taste first.
- Aim for variety: rotate with other leafy greens (e.g., kangkong, pechay) during the week.
Common Filipino dishes
Kangkong with garlic, Ginataang gulay, Tinola (with leafy greens), Sinigang na gulay, Adobong kangkong, Paksiw na isda with vegetables
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